The purpose of this blog is to identify the elements to make up the on premise server total cost of ownership so you can determine your options to upgrade to a new on premise server or move to the cloud to host your IBM I (iSeries/AS400) applications. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for users to find this information when searching on the web. Every day I speak to IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users to help them … [Read more...]
What Are Your Likely Options For Your End Of Service (EOS) IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server?
The purpose of this blog is to explain your options if you are faced with IBM EOS. In my opinion, 2 options - used servers and non-IBM hardware support are poor choices. I explain why. Your other 2 viable choices include a new IBM POWER server or IBM i cloud hosting. I briefly explain what you can expect. Clearly, this a high-level presentation so you get a sense of what you can expect. As they ultimately say, the devil is in the detail. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries … [Read more...]
Why IBM i (iSeries, AS400) Cloud Hosting Is So Popular – 5 New Trends
The purpose of this blog is to highlight current prevalent reasons IBM i users favor cloud hosting over an on premise server. To be sure, these are new trends. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are server brand names. I use them interchangeably to make is easier for web researchers to find the information they want. Why do IBM i users want to consider cloud hosting? IBM i cloud hosting is quickly gaining popularity. And for good reasons. 1) Users Want … [Read more...]
Where Is The ROI To Leave IBM i?
Let’s First Determine Our Needs. Then Develop The ROI. To Properly Prioritize Our Next Steps. The purpose of this blog is to highlight what I believe is a misguided way to select and implement new technology. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for people to research on the web. I have been speaking to several executives with legacy IBM i (iSeries/AS400) applications and a new CIO that … [Read more...]
Thinking Of Leaving IBM i (iSeries/AS400)? Read This First.
The purpose of this blog is to discuss factors that companies should consider before they decide to leave the IBM i (iSeries/AS400). I confess that I have a bias towards the IBM i platform. And after 2 decades I am astounded by the number of bad choices and unfulfilled promises made by the IBM i replacements. In most cases I have seen, the transition took way longer, cost a lot more (staggering how much more money it costs), and never worked as promised. So, let’s take another look at how … [Read more...]
IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Upgrade Season Is In Full Bloom
The purpose of this blog is to briefly summarize key factors happening right now that affect IBM i version upgrades. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. AS400 and iSeries are names for servers. I use them interchangeably so users can more easily find information on the web. IBM i upgrade season is in full bloom as users upgrade to V7.2 or V7.3. As IBM users know, IBM software support (SWMA) is no longer available for V5R4 and V6R1. 5/1/2018 - IBM i 7.1 SWMA Will Be SE … [Read more...]
6 Ways IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Saves Money
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the factors that can save an IBM i (iSeries/AS400) user money compared to an on premises server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and iSeries and AS400 are server names. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for users of these platforms to find information with web-based search engines. Over the years, I have spoken with hundreds of IBM i users that will evaluate the cost of cloud hosting compared to the cost of an on premises … [Read more...]
How To Plan For Your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Future?
What We Can Expect To Come For IBM i And POWER9 The purpose of this blog is to share the early insights I have read about the IBM iOS and the POWER9 server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and iSeries and AS400 are server names. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for users to find information with search engines What Is The Foreseeable Future For IBM i? I often get asked how long will IBM support my IBM i OS. I expect the IBM i OS to evolve and be supported for 10 … [Read more...]
Non-IBM Hardware Support Is A Risky Plan For POWER6/7 Servers
One of my clients with an 8202-E4B is concerned about IBM’s End of Service (EOS) announcement for his POWER7 server. He wants to migrate off the IBM POWER server to new software running on a different platform. His company does not want to buy a new IBM server. They believe they can move in 12-24 months… yeah, right!! So, he wanted to know if we knew of any non-IBM maintenance support for his server. I explained that with POWER5 (i.e. 9406-520) and older servers, non-IBM support has … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Move To Cloud Hosting In 2018
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the reasons IBM i users are moving to cloud hosting in 2018. So what? What I now sense that is most striking is the desire for 1) Safe, Secure And Reliable Hosting (protection from downtime and unexpected disruption) and 2) IBM i Expertise to manage the hosted environment (so the IT staff can focus on supporting their users). In the past, Cost Savings had a higher priority for the move to the cloud. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and … [Read more...]
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